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Saks Executive Chairman Becomes CEO Amid Retailer’s Potential Bankruptcy
January 02, 2026

Saks Global Executive Chairman Richard Baker has assumed the additional role of CEO amid reports that the luxury retail company is considering bankruptcy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Luxury Consumers Turn to Outlet Stores and New Brands Amid Rising Prices
January 02, 2026

Luxury goods sellers are reportedly facing a tough market after raising their prices significantly after the pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Why Peak Retail No Longer Ends on Christmas Day
January 02, 2026

The day after Christmas used to mark the end of peak season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Starbucks Plans to Add and Remodel Stores After Closing 400 This Year
December 30, 2025

Starbucks reportedly plans to open new stores and remodel existing ones in 2026 after closing 400 locations across the United States in September. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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JCPenney Private Equity Deal Leaves 117 Stores in Limbo
December 30, 2025

Earlier this year, private equity firm Onyx Partners announced plans to buy 117 JCPenney stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Malls Draw Gen Z Shoppers by Providing Opportunities to Socialize
December 29, 2025

Malls are drawing Gen Z shoppers by catering to young people’s desire to socialize in real life and away from screens. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Retail Closes the Holiday Season Leaner and More Focused
December 24, 2025

Retail in 2025 was defined less by a single breakthrough than by a set of pressures that forced retailers to get practical. Consumers kept shopping. But they did it with a sharper pencil, trading down where it made sense, leaning into promotions, and treating credit,...

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Tanger CEO Stephen Yalof Says Holiday Shoppers Seek Value
December 23, 2025

Holiday shoppers are willing to spend but are looking for value, Tanger CEO Stephen Yalof told CNBC Tuesday (Dec. 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Holiday Shoppers Increase Their Use of Cross-Channel Shopping and AI Tools
December 23, 2025

American consumers spent more this holiday season while using cross-channel shopping and artificial intelligence (AI) tools for bargain hunting and convenience, according to separate analyses by Mastercard and Visa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...